The launch of the program to promote the development of top women talents took place on January 29, 2010 in Beijing.

Chen Zhili, vice-chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and president of the All-China Women's Federation, presided over the launch and gave a keynote speech. She emphasized the strategic significance of promoting the development of women talents, especially top talents, and called for the combined efforts of participating departments and experts in carrying out the program.

Song Xiuyan, vice-president and first member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation, introduced the background and progress of the program.